Celebrate National Pie Day

Today, for reasons I will never understand, is National Pie Day (I believe the logical choice
for the day is March 14). I've noticed in my Twitter feed that
people from all countries seem to be celebrating this "holiday", so
perhaps it should be renamed as International Pie Day. Regardless
of where it originated, I am happy to join in the celebration
because, well, it's pie.

The great thing about pie is that there is so much variety:
fillings can be savory or sweet, creamy or chunky, filled with
custard or fruit or vegetables or meat. No matter your dietary
preferences or restrictions, everyone can enjoy a slice of pie.
Every meal can feature pie, from breakfast to dinner and beyond
(there's no shame in having a piece of pie in your pajamas in front
of the refrigerator at 2 am). Whether you are celebrating one of
life's little victories or comforting yourself after a
disappointment, pie is the perfect food choice.

A few notes on our favorite pie cookbooks. Jenny recommends Pie &
Tarts a beautiful title which is covered in her review and
giveaway post. Also, look for an interview with the award
winning authors of The New
Pie coming soon which includes a look into their cookbook
collection. Lastly, Tarts is a book for bakers who wish to
level up their game - find out more in Jenny's
earlier review.

If you want to celebrate National Pie Day but need a bit of
inspiration, the EYB Library offers endless ideas for every type of
pie imaginable, with over
5,300 recipes available online. Here are a few Member favorites
to get you started: